Metatarsalgia is sharp pain in the area of the ball of the foot, which is given its shape by the rounded ends of the metatarsal bones. The pain can feel like a person is stepping on a stone and is usually eased by sitting down and worsened by walking barefoot.
Your doctor also can refer you to a massage therapist, which may not only lead you to a qualified professional, but also help you qualify for reimbursement if your insurance policy covers massage treatments. Massage is not medicine. Itâs a complement to your doctor-prescribed arthritis treatment.
This would be a good oil for your aromatherapy rotation â maybe for a midday recharge when your joint pain from arthritis is acting up. 1  Lavender Lavender oil aromatherapy has been used for some time to reduce stress and lessen anxiety. 2  That could make it helpful for osteoarthritis too.